Misleading article about male veteran ****** cancer is extremely misleading. Please make a public clarification.
​🛑 VITAL: CLARIFICATION ON VA CARE FOR VETERANS WITH ****** CANCER (Male and Female) 🛑
​DO NOT BE MISLED BY INACCURATE NEWS REPORTS. Articles suggesting veterans with a ****** cancer diagnosis are being denied VA care, even if service-connected, are FALSE and causing needless distress.
​Here are the facts you need to know:
​1. 🏥 VA Healthcare is Guaranteed for Treatment
​Any enrolled veteran is eligible for comprehensive ****** cancer treatment (screening, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation) through the VA, regardless of whether the cancer is service-connected.
​Veterans with a 100% P&T (Permanent & Total) rating receive cost-free VA care for all conditions.
​2. ✅ Service Connection Guarantees Compensation
​If your ****** cancer is rated as service-connected, you are eligible for monthly, tax-free disability compensation.
​100% Temporary Rating: The VA automatically assigns a temporary 100% disability rating for the entire period of active treatment and for six months after it ends.
​3. ⚠️ The PACT Act Controversy Explained
​The misleading news is confusing a change in the claims process with a denial of treatment.
​The recent policy change for the PACT Act primarily involved the removal of presumptive status for MALE ****** cancer (affecting new claims).
​What this means: Male veterans diagnosed with ****** cancer now have a harder time proving service connection for disability purposes, but it DOES NOT mean the VA will stop treating them if they are an enrolled veteran.
​📞 Action Steps for Veterans
​If you or a battle buddy are concerned:
​APPLY FOR HEALTHCARE: If you are not enrolled, apply at VA.gov/health-care/apply/.
​FILE A CLAIM: If you believe your cancer is service-related, file a claim immediately at VA.gov/PACT.
​NEED HELP? Call the VA’s toll-free hotline: 1-800-MYVA411 (1-800-698-2411).
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